It's very difficult to break into motion pictures, but it's oddly easier for directors today because of independent films and cable, who have inherited for the most part those films of substance that the studios are reluctant to finance.

It is a two-day event covering the disciplines of acting directing and writing for film. He began his career as an actor and first became known for his role as Walt Johnson on The Edge of Night and as Jeff Baker on As the World Turns which he played from 1956 to 1962.

Mark Rydell (born March 23 1934) is an American actor film director and producer.